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        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 554       In Memory   of   Christopher Stone            WHEREAS, The family and friends of Christopher "Chris"   Jake Stone of Santa Fe, Texas, suffered an incalculable loss with   his death on May 18, 2018, at the age of 17; and          WHEREAS, Chris Stone demonstrated extraordinary bravery   during the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, where eight   students and two teachers lost their lives; Chris used his body   to barricade a door in his classroom, preventing the gunman from   entering and protecting the classmates who were sheltering   alongside him; he passed away at the scene after being shot by the   gunman; in tribute to his valiant actions, he was posthumously   recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Young   Hero Award, one of the nation's highest commendations for youth;   and          WHEREAS, Born in Webster on October 19, 2000, Chris Stone   was the beloved son of Christopher and Rosie Stone and the   brother of two sisters, Angelica and Mercedes; a junior at Santa   Fe High School, Chris was a member of the junior varsity football   and ultimate Frisbee teams; he was known as a kind, affectionate,   and fun-loving young man who brightened the world for everyone   around him; and          WHEREAS, In the words of John 15:13, "There is no greater   love than to lay down one's life for one's friends"; Chris Stone   will forever be remembered for the remarkable selflessness and   courage that he demonstrated in the final moments of his life, as   well as for the joy, laughter, and companionship that he shared   with his loved ones; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Christopher Jake   Stone and honor the heroism of this remarkable young Texan; and,   be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Chris Stone.     Middleton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 20, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate